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CITY OF EKURHULENI
 

 
MANAGER (PARKS OPERATIONS & CONSERVATION) - ERWM22717
 
Closing Date: 2024-05-27

Assignment Type: Permanent
Division: Parks & Cemeteries Division (2019)
Department: Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department (2019)
Province: Gauteng
Purpose:
 
Responsibilities
 
Core Responsibilities:
  • Develop a Comprehensive conservation strategy that aligns with ecological and community needs
  • Forecast long-term environmental trends and plan accordingly
  • Integrate conservation goals with broader municipal developmental plans
  • Coordinate with municipal department to ensure alignment of objectives
  • Draft and propose new conservation policies
  • Update conservation practices to adhere to new regulations
  • Oversee daily operations of all conservation sites
  • Monitor resource usage to minimize waste and maximize efficiency
  • Develop and implement feeding protocols for wildlife within conservation areas
  • Identify conservation project needs and opportunities
  • Manage logistics to support project equipment
  • Prepare annual budget for conservation activities
  • Coordinate audits to ensure financial compliance
  • Identify and apply for grants and funding from government and non-governmental sources
  • Regularly inspect conservation sites for compliance with environmental standards
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential environmental, operational, and financial risks
  • Design and implement outreach programs to increase awareness of conservation issues
  • Provide leadership and guidance of staff, setting clear expectation and providing feedback
 
Job Requirements
  •  Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Ecology or a related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental conservation and Natural resource management
  • 2 years' experience in management or supervisory role.
 
 
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
 
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
 
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R 632664.0 to R 867924.0 - Basic plus benefits
Contact:
Telephone:
 
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CHIEF HORTICULTURIST - ERWM21308
 
Closing Date: 2024-05-27

Assignment Type: Permanent
Division: Parks & Cemeteries Division (2019)
Department: Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department (2019)
Province: Gauteng

Purpose:
 
Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee management and operational activities of the depot within Parks and Cemeteries division
  • Ensure sustainable development, maintenance and enhancement of city parks and open spaces through strategic planning resource management and community engagement
  • Promote stewardship and provide safe, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing public spaces for the enjoyment and well-being of the community
  • Monitor daily operations across all sites, ensure that activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of quality
  • Conduct regular site inspections to assess the condition of parks, facilities, and equipment, and to identify any issues that require immediate action
  • Schedule and oversee regular maintenance and repair activities for all municipal facilities under the area of responsibility, including halls, lapas, and other infrastructure. Ensure they are in optimal condition and meet safety standards
  • Coordinate with contractors and service providers for specialised maintenance and repair work. Ensure that all external work meets the city's high standards
  • Manage comprehensive grass cutting programs across all city parks and open spaces to maintain their aesthetic appeal and usability. Coordinate schedules to optimize growth cycles and seasonal variation
  • Develop and implement ecological management plans that include native plantings, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use practices
  • Manage fleet of vehicles and equipment, including scheduling regular maintenance checks and coordinating repairs at the workshop to minimize downtime due to breakdowns
  • Implement a robust inventory management system to accurately track and manage all equipment and supplies, optimizing usage and preventing shortages or overstock situations
  • Develop, manage, and oversee annual budgets for all horticultural operations. Ensure alignment within area of responsibility
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of all horticultural projects within area of responsibility. Ensure they are completed on time, within the budget, and to specified quality time standards
  • Conduct regular audits of operations to ensure adherence to established standards and protocols, taking corrective actions as necessary
  • Organise community forums and public meetings to discuss upcoming park projects and initiative, gathering community feedback and fostering involvement
  • Prepare comprehensive monthly reports detailing operational activities, financial performance, project statuses, and compliance issues, and submit these reports to senior management
 
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma in Horticulture or related field
  • 5 years' experience in horticulture management, including supervisory roles
 
 
Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
 
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
 
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R 562008.0 to R 770988.0 -
Contact:
Telephone:
 
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SNR ADMIN OFFICER - CLEG19031
 
Closing Date: 2024-05-21
Assignment Type: Permanent
Division: Specialized Legal, By-law & SCM Support Division (2019)
Department: Corporate Legal Services Department (2019)
Province: Gauteng

Purpose:
 
Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the Divisional Head to assist with compliance to rules and regulations or regulatory agencies that are aligned with the organisational policies and procedures and provide support on all matters pertinent to the division
  • Responsible for operational processes to ensure that appropriate operational systems and procedures are implemented with the division
  • Responsible for governance and risk management to render support to the DH in ensuring appropriate compliance with governance imperatives
  • Provide customer service orientation to ensure effective customer services through appropriate approved policies
 
Job Requirements
  • Diploma in Public Administration or relevant equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
  • 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar environment
  • Advanced computer competency
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and financial management skills
  • A valid driver's license
 
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
 
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R 443508.0 to R 608400.0 - Basic plus benefits
Contact:
Telephone:
 
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LEGAL ADVISOR - CLEG19027
 
Closing Date: 2024-05-21

Assignment Type: Permanent
Division: Specialized Legal, By-law & SCM Support Division (2019)
Department: Corporate Legal Services Department (2019)
Province: Gauteng

Purpose:
 
Responsibilities
  • Perform the total spectrum of professional work to enable the monitoring, reporting, advising on and effective execution of legal and compliance risk requirements to optimise organisation effectiveness
  • Monitor and advise on a legal governance and compliance framework ensuring effective delivery of compliance and governance
  • Keep abreast of new legislation thereby scrutinising existing / new legislation in all operational processes to ensure that all Council processes are legally compliant in conformance with the Compliance Policy and other legal prescripts concerning compliance management
  • Implement and provide input into governance and risk management processes, systems and legislation to ensure that all operational area processes comply with requisite governance requirements and mitigate risk threats
  • Ensure financial administration delivery processes comply with internal control and governance standards and report on any deviations to ensure compliance with requisite legislative prescripts
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions
  • Attend to litigious claims instituted by and against Council to ensure effective management of legal risks against the Council, and to prevent unnecessary litigation and wasteful legal costs and represent the organisation in all the Courts
  • Interpret, advise, comment and report on new legislation and monitor progress to ensure that there is compliance with newly passed legislation, and to ensure correct interpretation and application of such legislation
  • Provide legal assistance in respect of property matters and town planning administration to ensure legal compliance and good governance
  • Attend meetings to provide legal advise to Committees of Council, Sub Committees and any other Committee as directed to ensure legal compliance and good governance
  • Responsible to provide strategic capability and leadership towards implementing and monitoring to ensure effective legal compliance and good governance
  • Responsible to operational process to ensure effective legal compliance and good governance
  • Prepare, plan, present and prosecute cases in all the Courts on behalf of the organisation and provide expert legal advice where required
  • Aligned defined methods and techniques to Court operations functional objectives to ensure legal compliant Court processes
  • Ensure that the organisation is able to respond to threats from all areas, respond adequately to by-law infringements and encourage civil obedience from the community
  • Ensure efficient and effective responses to threats to the organisation that materialise and/or impending
  • Provide professional advice and consulting services to customers within set time limits to ensure setting and maintenance of a highly professional approach in dealing with all persons
  • Perform any other function incidental to the above as may be allocated from time to time by management
 
Job Requirements
  • BProc / LLB or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
  • 1 - 3 years' post university law experience
  • A valid driver's license
 
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
 
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R 712236.0 to R 977052.0 - Basic plus benefits
Contact:
Telephone:
 
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CORPORATE SERVICES CLUSTER EXPERT - XMAN17007
 
Closing Date: 2024-05-30

Assignment Type: Temporary
Division:
Department: Human Resources Department (2019) (NS)
Province: Gauteng

Purpose: The Local Government Regulation, (Regulation 21, issued on 14 January 2017), requires that the selection panel of the senior managers for various posts in the municipality consist of among others, an external technical expert who is not employed by the municipality. In line with the above, the City of Ekurhuleni invites experts in the various fields to serve on a panel of technical expert providers, whose services will be utilised on an as-and-when required basis, on the various panels or provide advisory expertise when needed
 
Responsibilities
 
The panel members will be expected to provide the following services:
  • Form part of the interview panels as and when relevant positions are filled.
  • Provide expert advice to the panel regarding the suitability of interviewed candidates.
  • Provide ad-hoc consulting services as and when required in the relevant field.
  • Professional Registration with the relevant Professional Body (where applicable) is required.
Experience in the public sector, particularly in the local government sector will be an added advantage.
The panel members will be remunerated in accordance with the Treasury regulated rates for consultants.
 
Job Requirements
a. NQF level 7 qualification in any of the following fields: Human Resources / Industrial Psychology, Legal, Risk Management, Communication
b. 8-10 years’ experience in the relevant field of which at least 3 years must have been at management level
 
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
 
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R to R -
Contact:
Telephone:
 
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SOCIAL CLUSTER EXPERT - XMAN17006
 
Closing Date: 2024-05-30

Assignment Type: Temporary
Division:
Department: Human Resources Department (2019) (NS)
Province: Gauteng

Purpose: The Local Government Regulation, (Regulation 21, issued on 14 January 2017), requires that the selection panel of the senior managers for various posts in the municipality consist of among others, an external technical expert who is not employed by the municipality. In line with the above, the City of Ekurhuleni invites experts in the various fields to serve on a panel of technical expert providers, whose services will be utilised on an as-and-when required basis, on the various panels or provide advisory expertise when needed
 
Responsibilities
The panel members will be expected to provide the following services:
  • Form part of the interview panels as and when relevant positions are filled.
  • Provide expert advice to the panel regarding the suitability of interviewed candidates.
  • Provide ad-hoc consulting services as and when required in the relevant field.
  • Professional Registration with the relevant Professional Body (where applicable) is required.
Experience in the public sector, particularly in the local government sector will be an added advantage.
The panel members will be remunerated in accordance with the Treasury regulated rates for consultants.
 
Job Requirements
a. NQF level 7 qualification in the Health, Social and Community Services fields
b.  8-10 years’ relevant experience of which at least 3 years must have been at management level.
Experience working with communities.
 
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
 
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R to R -
Contact:
Telephone:
 
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INFRASTRUCTURE CLUSTER EXPERT - XMAN17005
Closing Date: 2024-05-30

Assignment Type: Temporary
Division:
Department: Human Resources Department (2019) (NS)
Province: Gauteng

Purpose: The Local Government Regulation, (Regulation 21, issued on 14 January 2017), requires that the selection panel of the senior managers for various posts in the municipality consist of among others, an external technical expert who is not employed by the municipality. In line with the above, the City of Ekurhuleni invites experts in the various fields to serve on a panel of technical expert providers, whose services will be utilised on an as-and-when required basis, on the various panels or provide advisory expertise when needed
 
Responsibilities
The panel members will be expected to provide the following services:
  • Form part of the interview panels as and when relevant positions are filled.
  • Provide expert advice to the panel regarding the suitability of interviewed candidates.
  • Provide ad-hoc consulting services as and when required in the relevant field.
  • Professional Registration with the relevant Professional Body (where applicable) is required.
Experience in the public sector, particularly in the local government sector will be an added advantage.
The panel members will be remunerated in accordance with the Treasury regulated rates for consultants.
 
Job Requirements
a. NQF Level 7 Qualifications in various fields of Engineering, e.g., Mechanical. Civil. Electrical, etc.
b. NQF level 6/7 Qualification in Project Management
c. 8 – 10 years’ experience in the relevant field of which at least 3 years must have been at management level
Experience in any of the relevant advisory boards / professional bodies will be an advantage
 
 
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
 
Preferred:
Remuneration: R to R -
Contact:
Telephone:
 
APPLY NOW!